A Comparison of Verbal Instruction and Nonverbal Teacher Student Modeling in Instrumental Ensembles.

Dickey, Marc R.

Journal of Research in Music Education, v39 n2 p132-42 Sum 1991

Explores the comparative effectiveness of verbal instruction and modeling instruction in instrumental music classrooms. Hypothesizes that modeling is more effective than verbal instruction. Concludes that modeling strategies and devices such as melodic echoes and rhythmic movement to music can lead to increased ear-to-hand skills and kinesthetic response skills. (DK)